Interview
13 September 2023
PsychoYP Finds Home Away From Home on ‘Osapa London’
We talk to Nigeria's PyschoYP about what it would take for hip-hop to rule Nigerian charts again and how his latest project, Osapa London, came to be.
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Interview
13 June 2023
For Odumodublvck, Every Move Is Divinely Orchestrated
Odumodublvck has gotten it right this year, every feature verse hits and every one of his moves attracts attention. We speak to the buzzing Nigerian rapper about his hot streak.
News
02 February 2022
Naira Marley Gets Down With the Dead In New Video For 'Kojosese'
The Nigerian artist takes on a supernatural creative vision in his new high-energy music video.
Music
04 November 2021
Nigeria's Ladipoe Drops Highly-Anticipated EP 'Providence'
Features from Rema, Fireboy DML and Amaarae let you know the project is fire.
Music
25 May 2021
Blaqbonez Has No Interest In Being A Fool For Love
We talk to the self-professed 'Best Rapper In Africa' about wanting Sex Over Love as his debut album so loudly proclaims!
Music
18 March 2021
Interview: Ice Prince Is On a New Sonic Journey
The Nigerian rap star lets us into his world, taking us back to his debut hit song "Oleku," the inspiration behind his new single "Kolo," and he reveals some info about his upcoming studio album, Fire and Ice.
Music
28 October 2020
Interview: 'Carpe Diem' Is Olamide's New Way of Life
Olamide communicates his current mood of living on his own terms, gives us his thoughts on #EndSARS, and tells us about fulfilling his singing desires while introducing the current sound brewing underground in Nigeria.
Music
09 October 2020
Olamide Rounds Up An All-Star Cast For His New Album, ‘Carpe Diem’
The Nigerian star is back with his first album since aligning his YBNL Nation with US-based EMPIRE.
Music
09 October 2020
Blaqbonez Is Back to Make Us Blush With New Track 'BBC'
The Chocolate City rapper leaves little left to imagine with his second release of the year.
Music
08 October 2020
Interview: Reminisce Is the Nigerian Rap OG Laying the Blueprint For Every Local Rapper
Following the release of his fifth project, Vibes & Insha Allah, we talk to the Nigerian rap veteran about 'Street Music,' inspiring another generation, and launching an acting career.
Music
18 June 2020
Interview: Blaqbonez Is Turning the Viral Potential of Social Media Into Chart Success
The dynamic Nigerian rapper speaks to us about "Haba," his use of social media to market his music and his upcoming EP.
Music
22 April 2020
An Open Letter to DaGrin
On the tenth anniversary of his passing, this open letter to DaGrin reflects on the late artist's impact on a new generation of Nigerian rappers and fans, wondering what heights he may have reached.
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